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Providence, Rhode Island: Soviet Sub - Sunk (Gone)

Juliett 484, at the Russian Sub Museum, had nuclear cruise missiles and was the star of the otherwise forgotten "K-19: The Widowmaker." Its days as a tourist attraction ended on April 18, 2007, when it sank.

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Russian sub no match for free market forces

The Soviet submarine U-484, touted as another post-Cold War tourism dividend for America, may end up a sad eyesore. It is broke -- apparently in more ways than one....

[03/21/1999] Complete News Story

Former Red Sub Now Hunting For Long Green

The arrival in St. Petersburg, FL, of its newest permanent attraction, the Soviet submarine U-484, which was sold by the Russians for $1 million and which saw active duty as recently as 1994, raises the interesting possibility that other cash-strapped nations may sell pieces of themselves to America's tourism industry to keep their economies afloat.

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[03/15/1998] Complete News Story

St. Petersburg Considers Russian Sub Attraction

The Pier, St. Petersburg's most popular tourist attraction, may soon have another reason to visit: a Commie sub.

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[05/25/1997] Complete News Story

Soviet Sub - Sunk

Hours:
Half-sunk, slowly rusting.
Status:
Gone

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